Job Description

Our client is a leading British technical textiles manufacturer covering many industries and providing high performance textiles and materials. They now have a rare opportunity for a General Sales Manager with strong technical understanding to join their business.

General Sales Manager - The Role:

An Integral key member of the senior management team who will report to the Managing Director and assist in setting and delivering the commercial strategy.

Responsibility and accountability for KPI performance with the principal focus on profitability and sales performance of existing customers and new business development opportunities.

Liaise with external agencies and suppliers and the internal team, as required, in support of customer requirement and satisfaction.

Day to day management of the sales administration team, to include setting targets and goals

Work with the Technical / Design team to ensure appropriate product offer for current and future customers

Manage budgetary process and control, and support the finance team in managing customer debt

General Sales Manager - The Candidate:

A minimum of 5 years successful sales management/director level experience with a background in either medical, healthcare or technical textiles, as well as Distributor sales channels

Experience of implementing and driving forwards a sales/commercial strategy

Ability to build excellent relationships both internally and externally.

Results focused individual - self motivated and hungry for success

A proven man manager who can get the best out of their team, a mentor.

Ability to work under pressure, prioritise, delegate and manage effectively.

IT literate

General Sales Manager - The Package:

Dependant on experience.

Please note that due to the anticipated interest in this role only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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